luxurious

lux·u·ri·ous

adjective \(ˌ)ləg-ˈzhu̇r-ē-əs, (ˌ)lək-ˈshu̇r-\

Definition of LUXURIOUS

1

: lecherous

2

: marked by or given to self-indulgence <luxurious tastes> <luxurious feeling>

3

: of, relating to, or marked by luxury <luxurious accommodations>

4

: of the finest and richest kind <luxurious cashmeres> <a luxurious chocolate sauce>

— lux·u·ri·ous·ly adverb

— lux·u·ri·ous·ness noun

Examples of LUXURIOUS

1. one of the country's most luxurious resorts
2. a store that caters to the luxurious tastes of the rich

First Known Use of LUXURIOUS

14th century

Related to LUXURIOUS

Synonyms

Babylonian, deluxe, lavish, Lucullan (also Lucullian), luxe, luxuriant, luxury, opulent, palace, palatial, plush, plushy, silken, sumptuous

Antonyms

ascetic (also ascetical), austere, humble, no-frills, spartan

Related Words

costly, dear, expensive, precious, premium, rich; extravagant, grandiose, ostentatious, pretentious, showy; august, awesome, awful, baronial, beautiful, gorgeous, grand, heroic (also heroical), imposing, impressive, kingly, magnificent, majestic, monumental, noble, proud, regal, royal, splendid, stately; comfortable, cozy, homelike, homey (also homy), snug

Near Antonyms

economical, frugal, meager (or meagre), spare, stingy, thrifty

See Synonym Discussion at sensuous

Rhymes with LUXURIOUS

incurious, injurious, penurious, perjurious, usurious